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Sewing: Mug Cozy

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Love is brewing with this reusable mug cozy you’ll sew on a sewing machine. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Sewing: Mug Cozy

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Love is brewing with this reusable mug cozy you’ll sew on a sewing machine. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

All About Animals: Axolotls (Gr K-2)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades K-2.

Learn all about an animal and make a craft! Register. Program Room.

DIY Playdough

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

All ages w/caregiver 

Come and create your very own play dough with your grown-up. Drop in. Program Room. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Kids for Kindness (Gr. 2-5)

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 2-5, caregivers welcome 

Art Studio (Gr K-8)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Grades K – 8, caregivers welcome

Create something amazing with the Library’s art supplies. Drop in. Program Room. 

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Hobbit Door Sign

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a little welcome sign to decorate your own hobbit home. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Design a Pencil Pouch (Gr 3-6)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Grades 3-6

Design a pencil pouch for you or a friend. Register. Program Room. 

Bring Your Own Craft

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring a project to work on while you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. Knitting, sketching, embroidery, or any portable craft - all are welcome. BYOC is a recurring monthly event. Café. Register for a reminder or drop in.

Afterschool Story + Craft (Gr K-2)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Grades K-2

The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond. Register. Program Room. 

Bullet Journal: Gardening Edition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Get organized for the gardening season with a bullet journal. Use the Silhouette Cameo to personalize yours. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Bullet Journal: Gardening Edition

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Community/Nonprofit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Get organized for the gardening season with a bullet journal. Use the Silhouette Cameo to personalize yours. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Lit Fest: Paths to a Literary Career Part I

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

In collaboration with Barrington High School’s Broncos for Books

Lit Fest: Power of Diverse Voices

11:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

In collaboration with Barrington High School’s Broncos for Books

Lit Fest: Sonali Dev - Keynote Speaker

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

In collaboration with Barrington High School’s Broncos for Books

Lit Fest: Paths to a Literary Career Part II

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

In collaboration with Barrington High School’s Broncos for Books

All About Animals: Foxes (Gr K-2)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Grades K-2.

Learn all about an animal and make a craft! Register. Program Room.

Laser Etched Golf Markers

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Design and etch your own wood golf marker with the MakerLab laser cutter. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Laser Etched Golf Markers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Design and etch your own wood golf marker with the MakerLab laser cutter. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Afterschool Story + Craft (Gr K-2)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Grades K-2

Don’t Touch That Flower by Alice Hemming. Register. Program Room. 

Cardboard Craft: Cats (Gr K-5)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Grades K-5

The sky (and your creativity) is the limit, when we make cats using recycled cardboard! Register. Program Room.

Positive Affirmation Boxes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker, Technology Topics
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Personalize a small box with the laser and then fill it with your own affirmations to inspire you. Register. Conference Room.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerLab Program

Use of the MakerLab and its equipment is reserved for Barrington Area Library cardholders.

Perler Beads: Cute Animals (Gr 6-8)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Middle School
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Event Details:

Grades 6-8

Pop in and make some adorable, simple animal designs with Perler Beads! Or, be creative and make your own designs! All materials supplied.  Drop in.  Program Room.

Disclaimer(s)

Youth Services Drop-In Events

Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Crafting for a Cause

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Elementary
Registration
Library Branch: Barrington Area Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts/Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

All ages w/adult